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NY S06151
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2014
Primary Sponsor
Tony Avella
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AI Summary
- Extends the notice of claim filing deadline in cities with populations over one million if a person notifies the responsible agency in writing within 90 days of the claim arising
- The filing deadline is extended until the agency provides a written determination detailing actions to resolve the claim, but not beyond one year after the cause of action accrues
- Extends the statute of limitations for commencing lawsuits in cities with populations over one million from one year and 90 days to two years after the cause of action arises, provided the person notified the agency under the new notice provision
- Wrongful death actions remain subject to a two-year statute of limitations
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes the filing of a notice of claim in New York city even after the ninety day period if the person notifies the responsible agency regarding the problem in writing within ninety days after such claim arises, the time otherwise limited for filing the notice of claim is extended until such time that the responsible agency provides a determination in writing detailing what actions that the agency will take to resolve the claim; provided, further, that the time within which the notice of claim must be filed shall not be extended by this provision beyond one year after the cause of action accrues.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CITIES
1/8/2014
Committee Referrals
Cities1/8/2014
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